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What to Do With Leftover Yarn
Every crochet project leaves something behind. Sometimes it is a generous half skein. Sometimes it is a tiny ball you keep because it is “definitely enough for something.” Sometimes it...
What to Do With Leftover Yarn
Every crochet project leaves something behind. Sometimes it is a generous half skein. Sometimes it is a tiny ball you keep because it is “definitely enough for something.” Sometimes it...
The Crochet Tools We Actually Keep in Our Proje...
Crochet does not require much. At its most basic, you need yarn, a hook, and enough time to convince yourself that one more row is reasonable. But once you crochet...
The Crochet Tools We Actually Keep in Our Proje...
Crochet does not require much. At its most basic, you need yarn, a hook, and enough time to convince yourself that one more row is reasonable. But once you crochet...
What Crochet Hook Size Should I Use
You have yarn. You have a hook. You have a pattern. And somehow there are still six possible hook sizes sitting on the table. This is normal. Choosing a crochet...
What Crochet Hook Size Should I Use
You have yarn. You have a hook. You have a pattern. And somehow there are still six possible hook sizes sitting on the table. This is normal. Choosing a crochet...
Cotton vs. Acrylic Yarn: Which Should You Use?
Cotton and acrylic are two of the most common yarn choices in crochet. They are also very different. One is a plant-based natural fiber. The other is synthetic. One tends...
Cotton vs. Acrylic Yarn: Which Should You Use?
Cotton and acrylic are two of the most common yarn choices in crochet. They are also very different. One is a plant-based natural fiber. The other is synthetic. One tends...
Yarn Weight Explained Without the Confusion
Yarn weight sounds as though it should describe how heavy a skein is. Naturally, it does not. In knitting and crochet, yarn weight usually refers to the thickness of the...
Yarn Weight Explained Without the Confusion
Yarn weight sounds as though it should describe how heavy a skein is. Naturally, it does not. In knitting and crochet, yarn weight usually refers to the thickness of the...
How to Choose Yarn for a Crochet Project
Choosing yarn can be one of the nicest parts of starting a crochet project — and one of the easiest places to get stuck. A pattern may tell you exactly...
How to Choose Yarn for a Crochet Project
Choosing yarn can be one of the nicest parts of starting a crochet project — and one of the easiest places to get stuck. A pattern may tell you exactly...
How to Weave in Crochet Ends Securely
Finishing a crochet project creates a very particular problem: the making is done, but the ends are still there, quietly waiting to become your responsibility. Weaving in ends is not...
How to Weave in Crochet Ends Securely
Finishing a crochet project creates a very particular problem: the making is done, but the ends are still there, quietly waiting to become your responsibility. Weaving in ends is not...
How to Join Yarn in Crochet Without an Awkward ...
Learn clean ways to join yarn in crochet, including joining at a stitch, changing colors, the Russian join, and when to avoid bulky knots.
How to Join Yarn in Crochet Without an Awkward ...
Learn clean ways to join yarn in crochet, including joining at a stitch, changing colors, the Russian join, and when to avoid bulky knots.
How to Keep Crochet Tension Consistent
Learn how to improve crochet tension, keep stitch size consistent, choose the right hook, understand gauge, and avoid fabric that is too tight or too loose
How to Keep Crochet Tension Consistent
Learn how to improve crochet tension, keep stitch size consistent, choose the right hook, understand gauge, and avoid fabric that is too tight or too loose
Uneven Crochet Edges: Causes and How to Fix Them
Learn why crochet edges become uneven, wavy, or slanted and how to fix missed stitches, turning-chain problems, tension changes, and row counting.
Uneven Crochet Edges: Causes and How to Fix Them
Learn why crochet edges become uneven, wavy, or slanted and how to fix missed stitches, turning-chain problems, tension changes, and row counting.
Why Is My Crochet Curling
Is your crochet curling, cupping, or twisting? Learn the most common causes, from tight tension to stitch-count problems, plus practical ways to fix them.
Why Is My Crochet Curling
Is your crochet curling, cupping, or twisting? Learn the most common causes, from tight tension to stitch-count problems, plus practical ways to fix them.
Common Crochet Stitches and When to Use Them
The Most Common Crochet Stitches and When to Use Them You do not need to know 47 decorative stitches to make beautiful crochet. A surprisingly large number of projects are...
Common Crochet Stitches and When to Use Them
The Most Common Crochet Stitches and When to Use Them You do not need to know 47 decorative stitches to make beautiful crochet. A surprisingly large number of projects are...